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In 1964, “The Bullwinkle Show”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC, moved to ABC.
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation establishing Canyonlands National Park in Utah.
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #69. “Up at Bat”. Gilligan is bitten by a bat, and then dreams that he has turned into a vampire. Fortunately the Professor knows about bats (what DOESNʹT he know about?!), and is able to identify the bat that bit Gilligan as a common red fruit bat, rather than a vampire bat.
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, news of Bill Malloy's death spread around Collinsport.
In 1966, “Family Affair” debuted on CBS-TV. It starred Brian Keith as Uncle Bill, Sebastian Cabot as Mr. French, and Cathy Garver, Johnny Whitaker, and Anissa Jones as Cissy, Jodie, and Buffy.
In 1966, “Hey, hey, weʹre the Monkees — and we donʹt monkey around…” “The Monkees”, TV Musical-Comedy, debut on NBC featuring Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, Davy Jones and Michael Nesmith.The Monkees were the first made-for-TV rock group. Ironically — or maybe not — “The Monkees” TV show won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series of 1967.The TV show was inspired by the Beatlesʹ movies and the group had a string of hit singles and albums.The show depicted the zany adventures of a loveable long-haired rock band-obviously modeled after the Beatles and their film, “A Hard Days Night” and at first they sang but did not play any of the instruments.The group was chosen not for their musical or acting ability, but because they looked right for the parts. The television show would remain on the air through 1969. The show was roughly modeled after the Beatles movies.
In 1966, “Yellow Submarine” single by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, “The Jerry Lewis Show” second run, TV Variety; debut on NBC.
In 1970, James Taylorʹs first single, “Fire and Rain”, was released this day. Taylor scored 14 hits on the music charts in the 1970s and 1980s.
In 1970, R.C., “25 Or 6 To 4” by Chicago peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett reentered the chart and peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Tears Of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Archieʹs Fun House”, “Sabrina and The Groovie Goolies”, “Josie and The Pussycats,” a Saturday morning cartoon about an all girl band, and “The Harlem Globetrotters”, all TV cartoon shows, debut on CBS. “Sabrina” debut in the previous season as part of the previous seasonʹs “Archie Comedy Hour”.
In 1970, “Doctor Doolittle”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1970, “Here Come The Doubledeckers” and “Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp”, TV Childrens Shows, and “Will The Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC.
In 1970, “Lola”, by Kinks entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1970, “The Bugaloos”, TV Childrens, debut on NBC. It was a Sid and Marty Krofft production.
In 1970, “The Jackie Gleason Show”, TV Variety; and “Petticoat Junction”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1970, “The Reluctant Dragon and Mr. Toad”, and “Motormouse”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on ABC.
In 1970, “The Woody Woodpecker Show”, TV Cartoon Show, returned on NBC.
In 1970, “Tomfoolery”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on NBC. It was based on the works of Edward Lear. This was not based on the words and music of Tom Lehrer.
In 1971, “Lassie”, TV Adventure, last aired on CBS, moved to syndication 1971-74 and 1989.
In 1971, “Make A Wish”, TV Childrens; debut on ABC.
In 1971, “The Groovie Goolies”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1972, “Temperatures Rising”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1972, The situation comedy “Maude,” starring Beatrice Arthur and Conrad Bain, premiered on CBS-TV. It was a spinoff of “All in the Family”.
In 1964, "A Fistful of Dollars" opened in theaters in Italy
In 1970, "Five Easy Pieces" was released by Columbia Pictures / BBS Productions; Bob Rafelson (director); Adrien Joyce (screenplay); Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach, Lois Smith, Ralph Waite, Billy "Green" Bush, Irene Dailey, Toni Basil, Helena Kallianiotes, William Challee, John Ryan, Fannie Flagg, Marlena MacGuire, Sally Struthers, Lorna Thayer, Richard Stahl, Clay Greenbush, Bob Rafelson; Road Drama
In 1972, "Slaughter" was released by American International Pictures; Jack Starrett (director); Don Williams, Mark Hanna (screenplay); Jim Brown, Stella Stevens, Rip Torn, Don Gordon, Marlene Clark, Cameron Mitchell, Robert Phillips, Marion Brash, Roger Cudney, Norman Alfe, Eddie LoRusso, Buddy Garion, Lance Winston, Juan Jose Laboriel, Francisca Lopez de Laboriel; Blaxploitation; Crime
In 1970, “25 or 6 To 4” by Chicago peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Alone Again Or” by Love peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Animal Zoo” by Spirit peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Because” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Black Fox” by Freddy Robinson peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Can't Get Over (The Bossa Nova)” by Eydie Gormé peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Clinging Vine” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Everything's Tuesday” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fire and Rain” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Going To The Country” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Greenwood, Mississippi” by Little Richard peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hold Me” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Have Learned To Do Without You” by Mavis Staples peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Like Your Loving” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Stand Accused” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Wanna Know If It's Good To You” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Funkadelic) peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “In The Misty Moonlight” by Jerry Wallace peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Invisible Tears” by Ray Conniff peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Looky Looky” by The O'Jays peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Lovers Always Forgive” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Maybe I Know” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Me Japanese Boy I Love You” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “One More Tear” by The Raindrops peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Only You Know and I Know” by Dave Mason peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Rainbow” by Marmalade peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Ringo's Theme (This Boy)” by George Martin and His Orchestra peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Said Yes” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sincerely” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Solitary Man” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “We Can Make It Baby” by The Originals peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “We're All Playing In The Same Band” by Bert Sommer peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “When You Loved Me” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Where Are You Going To My Love” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Where Love Has Gone” by Jack Jones peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Worry” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Yours Love” by Joe Simon peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come On Down” by Savage Grace peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Everybody's Got The Right To Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hi-De-Ho” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “How Do You Do It?” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Want To Take You Higher” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Want You To Meet My Baby” by Eydie Gormé peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I've Lost You” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Just Be True” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “MASH” by Al de Lory peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Maybe I Know” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Me Japanese Boy I Love You” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Melanie Makes Me Smile” by Tony Burrows peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sing A Song For Freedom” by Frijid Pink peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Society Girl” by The Rag Dolls peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Solitary Man” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Such A Night” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sweet William” by Millie Small peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Theme For Jody” by Christopher Kearney peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Uncle John's Band” by Grateful Dead peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Yellow River” by Christie peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Never Can Tell (C'est la vie)” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Should Have Known Better” by The Naturals peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Wouldn't Trade You For The World” by The Bachelors peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Make It With You” by Bread peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Move It Baby” by Simon Scott peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Rhythm and Greens” by The Shadows peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “She's Not There” by The Zombies peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Tears Of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wild World” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Never Can Tell (C'est la vie)” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “A Little Bit Of Soap” by Paul Davis peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “If I Fell / I Should Have Known Better” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Mashed Potato / Don't Cha Know” by Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Melanie Makes Me Smile” by The Strangers peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “When You're Not Near” by Rob E.G. peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Woodstock” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Liebeskummer lohnt sich nicht” by Siw Malmkvist peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Early Morning Rain” by Rank Strangers peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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